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Can I have a blood test without a general practitioner?
Yes, certain laboratory tests can now be conducted without a direct appointment with your general practitioner through validated home tests. You take a small blood sample at home and have it analyzed in a medical laboratory. This way, you can keep an eye on important health metrics.
How reliable are at-home blood tests?
The crucial factor is that the analysis is conducted in a quality-assured laboratory using standardized methods. Then, blood tests with capillary blood are generally just as reliable as a blood draw in the practice. With clear instructions and certified partner laboratories, Probatix ensures that you can rely on your results.
Why should I take a test with Probatix instead of at the doctor's?
At Probatix, you can start blood tests flexibly at home - without waiting rooms, with clear step-by-step instructions and analysis in certified specialist laboratories. The results are prepared digitally, comprehensibly, and trackably, so you can easily monitor developments over time. This way, you can complement traditional medical care with comfortable, data-supported monitoring of your health with Probatix.
Menopause Profile: All details about the test
What benefits does this test offer me?
What benefits does this test offer me?
The Menopause Profile offers you a detailed analysis of key hormones that change significantly during menopause. During this phase of life, symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood swings, dry skin, weight gain, or decreased libido are common. These complaints are often directly related to hormonal imbalances.
By examining Estradiol (E2), FSH, LH, total Progesterone, SHBG, and TSH , you gain valuable insights into your hormonal balance. This helps you better understand whether your symptoms are due to the natural hormonal decline of menopause or other causes.
The results help you make individual decisions together with your doctor – for example, about lifestyle changes, supportive therapies, or the possible use of hormone replacement therapy.In this way, you gain confidence in dealing with the changes and can actively improve your quality of life.
Take the opportunity to understand your hormonal situation in time – for more clarity and a healthy transition through menopause.
What do the measured values mean?
What do the measured values mean?
Estradiol (E2) is the most important estrogen in the body and plays a central role in fertility and the female cycle. It is predominantly produced in the ovaries, and in smaller amounts in the testes and adrenal glands in men. Estradiol also influences bone metabolism, the skin, and the cardiovascular system.
High estradiol levels are found, for example, during ovulation, pregnancy, or hormone therapies. Low levels occur during menopause and can be associated with symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, or bone loss.
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) is produced in the pituitary gland and plays a central role in fertility. In women, it stimulates the maturation of follicles in the ovaries, while in men, it supports the production of sperm in the testes.
Elevated FSH levels may indicate that the ovaries or testes are no longer functioning adequately, as is the case during menopause, for example. Low levels are more indicative of a disorder in the pituitary gland or the overarching hormonal system.
Lutropin (LH)
LH (Luteinizing Hormone) is produced in the pituitary gland and controls important reproductive processes. In women, a sudden increase in LH in the middle of the cycle triggers ovulation. In men, LH stimulates the testes to produce testosterone.
Deviating LH levels can indicate disorders of the ovaries, testes, or the hormonal control centers in the brain. The LH test is often used in cases of unfulfilled desire for children or in cycle and puberty disorders.
Progesterone
Progesterone is a central hormone of the female cycle. It is produced after ovulation in the corpus luteum of the ovaries and ensures that the uterine lining is prepared for a possible pregnancy. If fertilization occurs, the progesterone level remains high and is later maintained by the placenta.
If progesterone is lacking or the level is too low, it can lead to cycle disorders, difficulties in the implantation of an egg, or early miscarriages. Elevated levels occur naturally during pregnancy but can also arise outside of it due to hormonal disorders, cysts, or rarely, tumors.
Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG)
SHBG (Sex hormone-binding globulin) is a protein produced in the liver that binds sex hormones such as testosterone and estrogen in the blood. This regulates how much of these hormones are free and thus biologically active.
High SHBG levels mean that less free testosterone or estrogen is available, which can occur in liver diseases or overactive thyroid conditions. Low levels lead to more free hormone and occur, for example, in cases of obesity, diabetes, or underactive thyroid conditions.
TSH
TSH (Thyroid-stimulating hormone) is produced in the pituitary gland and controls the activity of the thyroid gland. It stimulates the thyroid to produce the hormones T3 and T4, which influence metabolism and many body functions.
High TSH levels usually indicate an underactive thyroid, as the body tries to boost hormone production. Low TSH levels, on the other hand, suggest an overactive thyroid.
Why is this test important?
Why is this test important?
When should I take this test?
When should I take this test?
The Menopause Profile is particularly useful if you notice typical symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep problems, mood swings, or changes in your cycle. Even with unclear symptoms that could indicate hormonal changes, the test provides valuable insights.
Furthermore, the test can be conducted preventively to detect early on whether your hormone levels are already changing – even if no severe symptoms have appeared yet. This way, you gain clarity and can take timely measures for relief or prevention.
Why test with Tasso+?
Why test with Tasso+?
Where can I find the instructions?
Where can I find the instructions?
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FAQ - More Frequently Asked Questions about the Test
FAQ - More Frequently Asked Questions about the Test
1. What is tested in the Menopause Profile?
The Menopause Profile measures the hormones estradiol (E2), FSH, LH, progesterone (total), SHBG, and TSH. These values provide insight into your hormonal balance and help to better understand symptoms such as hot flashes or sleep disturbances.
2. Who is the Menopause Profile suitable for?
The test is intended for women who experience typical menopause symptoms or want to better assess their hormonal situation. It is also useful for women who are unsure whether their symptoms are due to menopause or other causes.
3. How does the test work?
The procedure involves a blood sample, which you can conveniently take from home. Your sample is then professionally analyzed in a certified laboratory.
4.What complaints can be associated with the test?
Typical complaints include hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood swings, dry skin, weight gain, or decreased libido. The menopause profile helps identify the hormonal causes of these symptoms.
5. How long does it take to receive the results?
Typically, the results are available within a few days on your personal dashboard – clearly presented and compared to reference values.
6. What do the results indicate?
The results show whether your hormone levels are within the normal range or if there is an imbalance. This provides you with a solid basis to discuss possible measures or therapies with your doctor.
7.Can the menopause profile also be used preventively?
Yes, even if there are no severe symptoms yet, the test can be helpful. It shows early on how your hormone levels are changing and supports you in taking preventive measures in a timely manner.
